For new writers who are going out on the convention circuit for the first time, Pros and Cons offers advice on how to get the most out of the experience. From how to approach a convention committee to how to handle yourself on panels and signings, this book will give a new author an expert’s perspective on how to make the most of a convention.

A detailed, anecdote-driven guide for anyone who has to speak in public with others. Whether chairing a conference, introducing a keynote or moderating a panel of speakers, Tony Hallett reveals ways to get the best out of any set up, controlling surroundings, speakers and equipment. A must-read for anyone in the event spotlight, from the first-timer to the experienced broadcast journalist.